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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.73, 508.83 and 363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.73, 508.83 and 363.59 is: 504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.73 : 508.83 = 363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.73/508.83 = 363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.73x = 508.83 × 363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.73x = 185,005.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,005.55/366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.48

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